On May 23, 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met in Beijing with President of Berklee College of Music of the United States Erica Muhl.

Qin Gang said that art is the common language of mankind. Berklee College of Music is a world-renowned institution for modern music education, and has been at the forefront of China-US art education cooperation for years. The artistic exchanges between China and the United States enjoy great potential. Qin Gang expressed the hope that Berklee College of Music will serve as a bridge for China-US artistic exchanges, a bond between Chinese and American youth, and a window for correct understanding between China and the US, and make greater contributions to deepening the people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and the United States and promoting the understanding and friendship between the two peoples, especially the youth.

Muhl said that China has a long history and cultural tradition, and has achieved a modern level of development. Berklee College of Music is ready to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China and serve as a bridge and bond between the two countries.